marichiko

Well, somewhere in this thread, you said that there is disagreement over what is and what is not constitutional and used the example of shouting "FIRE!" in a crowded theater. I'm sorry, but I don't understand the point of arguing that particular example. The Bill of Rights does not give people free rein to commit crimes under the guise of the Constitution. The false shout of "FIRE" when it will bring harm to those who hear it is obviously a crime. Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom to tell lies that bring others very real damage. I guess I'd rather argue an example that is a little less absurd and more relevant to what is going on in the nation today. But that's just me.